This sunflower was something to see. The hearty flowers have a tough time taking root in Costa Rica. The roots are just not made for all this rain. It’s an amazing feat to grow where all the elements fight against you.
I do get a little homesick when I see such things. Those acres and acres of yellow flowers stretching their necks towards the sun. The sunflower reminds of the hope I always had in the spring when I planted a garden. If the rabbits didn’t get to the stalks, I’d get my own personal crop of golden sunshine. I’d go out every day and just look at the center. That’s what I miss.

The thing is, I can have the center where ever I want it. It takes a lot to tend the garden and plant the right seeds so that the bloom can shine in the sun.

I just have to remember to look farther than the nose on my face.